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I have pots. i was feeling anxious and took my bp 98/83 82pulse right after sitting down the immediately took it again 101/72 82 pulse. is that ok?

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Dr. Joshua Liberman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Absolutely: Minute to minute small fluctuations in blood pressure are normal, especially if you are anxious or in pain or stressed.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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